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WU04 FLJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 FLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,757 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,534 miles

Front anti-roll D-bushes have some play

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in both front top strut mounts have some play

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,119 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,138 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 40,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 36,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,998 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to open boot but access gained via rear seats :0)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,417 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 18,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,269 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WU04 FLJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU04 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU04 FLJ registered?

WU04 FLJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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